of the Eighteenth Century
del Siglo XVIII
del Settecento
XVIII Wieku
des 18. Jahrhunderts
of the Eighteenth Century
Since 1981 the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century has specialized in the performance of 18th and early 19th century music on period instruments. Touring in the Netherlands and abroad six to eight times per year, the orchestra brings the old masterpieces to life.
5 continents, 35 countries, 350 cities, 50 musicians, 40 composers, 300 pieces, 180 tours and 1674 concerts so far.
Next project
Tour 184 – January 2023
Educational project with Dutch National Opera Academy
Joseph Haydn – L’Isola Disabitata
Kenneth Montgomery conductor
Michiel Dijkema director
For all details and future projects please go to Tours
Farewell, Orchestra!
An interview with Sieuwert Verster
New Glossa release
Luigi Boccherini
The Six Symphonies à Quatro Opus 35
Marc Destrubé leader
2CD now available for €25 including VAT & delivery
The Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century, an international group of musicians specializing in the performance of 18th and early 19th century music, was founded in 1981 by Frans Brüggen, Lucy van Dael and a group of friends. The Orchestra is generously supported by the Fonds Podiumkunsten of the Netherlands and by an international Circle of Friends.